Shropham Utd Vs Diss Town A

 

Diss Town A continued their pre season preperations with a comfortable win away at division 2 side Shropham. Diss fielded four 16 year olds although Ryan Perry was forced to come off early on with a hamstring injury. On a decent pitch the game started with the tangerines on top and forcing a early corner from a Connor Hain burst which was headed over the bar by Chris Saunders. Diss were on top and had another chance minutes later when James Casbard released Lloyd Miller and his shot from the edge of the area was well saved by the keeper. Lloyd Miller was again the man causing problems when he battled his way through 2 challenges before fireing wide.The breakthrough came after 25 minutes and it was deserved. It came when a good move saw Jordan Balls release Daniel Kerry down the left who delivered a good cross that found its way to 16 year old George Cole at the back post and he finished well to make the score 1-0. Just minutes later they could have doubled their lead when Ben Green released George Cole again but this time his shot was well saved by the keeper. With 5 minutes to go in the first half the visitors had a golden chance to score again when Lloyd Miller released Ben Green who raced through on goal but fired straight at the keeper who saved well. The backline of Connor Hain, Lee Tricker, Chris Saunders and Daniel Kerry were looking strong with Jordan Balls and Dan Rose running the game in midfield.

 

Half Time Score Shropham Utd 0 Diss Town A 1

 

The second half saw a number of changes in playing personnel and positions and as the game wore on Diss Town grew stronger and stronger. Almost straight from kick off the visitors got in behind when the lightning quick Max Denny got to the by line but his cross was well defended. It only took 10 minutes of the second half for the tangerines to find the net. It came when Jordan Balls found George Cole who carried the ball forward before sliding the ball through for James Casbard who finished confidently to make the score 2-0. This opened the floodgates and the game became stretched with the visitors looking dangerous from every attack. It was 3-0 when Cameron Barton was pulled down for a free kick which was delivered by James Casbard and went all the way through into the net for his second of the game. Diss almost scored again minutes later when Lloyd Miller burst through on goal but again saw the keeper save well at his feet. Minutes later another chance came their way when impressive 16 year old Max Denny beat his man and delivered a stunning cross which was perfect for James Casbard who’s header was brilliantly saved by the keeper to keep the score at 3-0. It was 4-0 on 70 minutes though. The goal came when Jordan Balls released Lloyd Miller who saw his first shot saved by the keeper but he was on to smash the ball into the net to make it 4-0. It was 5-0 with the next attack when Dan Rose released Lloyd Miller and he finished well into the bottom corner for his second of the game. Diss nearly scored again with a good move started by Connor Hain in his own area who played a one two with Lloyd Miller and then dragged his shot wide from the edge of the area. With 2 minutes to go Shropham scored a consolation goal when a cross looped into the roof of the net to make the final score 5-1. Diss Town’s man of the match was 16 year old Connor Hain for a very impressive debut.

 

Final Score Shropham Utd 1 Diss Town A 5